midtown
Americannoun
adjective
adverb
noun
Etymology
Origin of midtown
Example Sentences
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New York 12 is an area of midtown that covers some of the richest parts of the city: Chelsea, the Upper West and Upper East sides, the Met, and the entirety of Central Park.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
He has pleaded not guilty in both the federal and state cases against him for the shooting death of Thompson in midtown Manhattan at the end of 2024.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
The events took place in midtown Manhattan, a few blocks from the famous sports arena hosting the Finals, which was sealed off for the game by a large police presence.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
Inspired by Keys’ own childhood growing up in the midtown neighborhood of Hell’s Kitchen, the musical follows 17-year-old Ali searching for freedom, love and expression in 1990s New York City.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
He’s been working since then for a firm in midtown, with celebrated large-scale commissions to its name.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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